• Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
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      Dawn & Gill

        50s 'Easy' Summer Tops

        “Simple To Make” sleeveless fashion features four equally pretty neckline stylings. Views 1 and 2 have bateau neckline. View 1 back buttons to front at shoulders. Port bows tie at shoulders in view 2. Neckline is low and rounded in views 3 and 4. Jumbo rick rack accents yoke, view 3. Self fabric ties, view 4, tie around shoulder seams of yoke.

        Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

        Size Guide

        Vintage Size: 14
        Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
        Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
        Hip: 35” (88.9cm)
        Finished Back Length of Blouse: 22 ½” (57cm)

        Sewing Notions

        VIEW 1, 2, 3 AND 4: 1 spool of Thread; Bias Seam Binding; 12” Neck Type Zipper for side opening. VIEW 1: - 2 Buttons. VIEW 3: - 1 package of Jumbo Rick-Rack; Contrasting Thread

        Fabric Amount Guide

        VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC WITHOUT NAP
        35”, 36”, 39”, 44” or 45” fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
        VIEW 2
        35” or 36” fabric with nap, 1 3/8 yds.
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
        39” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
        VIEW 3
        35” or 36” fabric with nap, 1 ½ yds.
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
        39” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
        VIEW 4
        35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
        39” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
        44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
        VIEW 2 – FACINGS (WHEN NAP FABRIC IS USED) – ½ yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap.
        VIEW 3 – YOKE FACINGS (WHEN NAP FABRIC IS USED) – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap.

        5/8” HEM ALLOWED IN BLOUSE AND OVERBLOUSE

        9 pieces pattern

        Some common imperial to metric fabric conversions:

        35" (89 cm) , 36" (91.5 cm), 39" (99.1 cm), 44"
        (111.8 cm), 45" (114.3 cm), 1 yd. (91.5 cm)

        1” (25.4 mm), 3/4” (19 mm), 3/8” (9.6 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm), 1/4 “ (6.4 mm)

        Recommended Fabrics

        V.1: Lengthwise stripe: Cotton, denim, linen, pique, chambray, rayon, taffeta, shantung. V. 2 or 3: Velveteen, cottons, linen, denim, cotton tweed, rayon. V. 4: Cotton, linen, pique, voile, rayons, taffeta. See our Fabric Partners

        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.